Geoff Jenkins

Born: 7/21/1974 in Olympia, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 1998-04-24 | Final Game: 2008-09-28

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Geoffrey Scott Jenkins

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Biography

Geoff Jenkins was a professional baseball player who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball during his career, which spanned from 1998 to 2008. Born in 1974, Jenkins was known for his strong offensive capabilities and versatility as a position player. Over 1,349 games, he amassed a total of 1,293 hits, 221 home runs, and 733 runs batted in, achieving an impressive batting average of .275. While he was not primarily known for his speed, Jenkins did contribute with 32 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to be a threat on the basepaths when needed. Jenkins’s career was highlighted by his selection as an All-Star, marking him as one of the standout players of his era. He played during a time when the game was undergoing significant changes, including the rise of power hitting and the burgeoning focus on offensive statistics. His contributions to the teams he played for, particularly the Milwaukee Brewers, helped solidify his legacy as a reliable hitter and an integral part of the lineup. Geoff Jenkins left a lasting impression on the game, remembered for his consistent performance and dedication to the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1349	4700	688	1293	303	22	221	733	32	418	1186	0.275	0.344	0.490	0.834	8918.2

Career AVG .275 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .344 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .490 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — +15.3% above league average.

Career OPS 0.834 vs. league average 0.761 across their career seasons — +9.7% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1998	MIL	NL	84	262	33	60	12	1	9	28	1	20	61	0.229	.266 (-14%)	.335 (-14%)	.420 (-8%)	.755 (-11%)	-582.3
1999	MIL	NL	135	447	70	140	43	3	21	82	5	35	87	0.313	.271 (+15%)	.344 (+8%)	.433 (+30%)	.778 (+20%)	1808.2
2000	MIL	NL	135	512	100	155	36	4	34	94	11	33	135	0.303	.270 (+12%)	.344 (+4%)	.437 (+34%)	.782 (+21%)	2151.8
2001	MIL	NL	105	397	60	105	21	1	20	63	4	36	120	0.264	.263 (avg)	.332 (+1%)	.426 (+11%)	.758 (+6%)	471.7
2002	MIL	NL	67	243	35	59	17	1	10	29	1	22	60	0.243	.261 (-7%)	.331 (-3%)	.416 (+7%)	.747 (+2%)	80.9
2003	MIL	NL	124	487	81	144	30	2	28	95	0	58	120	0.296	.264 (+12%)	.332 (+13%)	.422 (+27%)	.754 (+21%)	2125.5
2004	MIL	NL	157	617	88	163	36	6	27	93	3	46	152	0.264	.266 (-1%)	.335 (-3%)	.427 (+11%)	.762 (+5%)	450.0
2005	MIL	NL	148	538	87	157	42	1	25	86	0	56	138	0.292	.264 (+10%)	.330 (+14%)	.418 (+22%)	.749 (+19%)	2192.8
2006	MIL	NL	147	484	62	131	26	1	17	70	4	56	129	0.271	.269 (avg)	.336 (+6%)	.431 (avg)	.768 (+3%)	430.4
2007	MIL	NL	132	420	45	107	24	2	21	64	2	32	116	0.255	.268 (-5%)	.335 (-5%)	.422 (+12%)	.758 (+4%)	282.3
2008	PHI	NL	115	293	27	72	16	0	9	29	1	24	68	0.246	.263 (-7%)	.333 (-10%)	.416 (-6%)	.749 (-7%)	-493.2

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
5	4	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0.250

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	AVG
2008	NLCS	PHI	2	1	0	0	0	0.000
2008	NLDS2	PHI	1	1	0	0	0	0.000
2008	WS	PHI	2	2	1	1	1	0.500

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	1277	1210	2381	98	42	28

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1998	MIL	OF	81	67	115	6	4	2
1999	MIL	OF	128	118	250	14	7	4
2000	MIL	OF	131	129	263	12	7	3
2001	MIL	OF	104	104	210	8	3	2
2002	MIL	OF	66	65	124	7	1	1
2003	MIL	OF	123	122	222	11	0	1
2004	MIL	OF	156	154	261	10	1	3
2005	MIL	OF	144	144	307	10	5	7
2006	MIL	OF	133	126	247	6	6	2
2007	MIL	OF	121	109	242	7	3	2
2008	PHI	OF	90	72	140	7	5	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	910
Right Field	368
Designated Hitter	5

Awards & Honors

Year	Award	Notes
2001	Player of the Week	Week of 2001-04-28

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2008	PHI	NL	$5,000,000
2007	MIL	NL	$7,333,333
2006	MIL	NL	$7,833,333
2005	MIL	NL	$7,333,333
2004	MIL	NL	$8,737,500
2003	MIL	NL	$5,187,500
2002	MIL	NL	$3,187,500
2001	MIL	NL	$1,187,500
2000	MIL	NL	$282,000
1999	MIL	NL	$216,000
Total Career Earnings			$46,297,999